How far is Scappoose, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Scappoose, OR to Portland, OR is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scappoose and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scappoose and Portland.
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Start on Columbia River Highway
998 ft · 26 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road
14 mi · 22 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Continue on Northwest Yeon Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Yeon Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26: Beaverton, Salem
2317 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1175 ft · 20 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Couch Street, Burnside Street
1308 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2736 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scappoose and Portland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Northwest Saint Helens Road
Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road
14 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Scappoose and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scappoose to Portland?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Scappoose and 10.4 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scappoose and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Bethany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethany.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Manning, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scappoose and Portland. Straight-line distance: 18.68 mi (30.07 km).
#1 Scappoose
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,618 |
| Coordinates | 45.7542800, -122.8776000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 656,751 |
| Coordinates | 45.5234500, -122.6762100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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